18 Questions
What does the term 'mining' refer to?
Extraction of minerals or other geological materials from the earth
Which industry cannot exist without mining according to the text?
Agriculture
What is a mineral based on the text?
Inorganic element or compound with characteristic properties and internal structure
What are some examples of non-metallic minerals mentioned in the text?
Coal, Oil, Gas, Uranium
What shapes civilizations?
Agriculture and Mining industries
What does rock consist of according to the text?
One or more minerals
What is the minimum percentage of the budget of the approved two-year Exploration Work Program that is allocated to the Community Development Program (CDP)?
10%
What is the purpose of the Social Development Management Program (SDMP)?
To develop and implement community programs, projects and activities for the host and neighboring communities of a mining project/area
What percentage of the SDMP operating cost is allocated for the development of host and neighboring communities?
75%
What is the purpose of the 5-year plan mentioned in the text?
To develop responsible, self-reliant and resource-based communities capable of developing, implementing and managing development programs, projects and activities
What percentage of the SDMP operating cost is allocated for the development of mining technology and geosciences?
10%
What is the purpose of the Community Development Program (CDP) during the exploration stage of mining operations?
To develop and implement community programs, projects and activities for the host and neighboring communities within the area subject of active exploration activities
What is the primary purpose of a boundary survey in mining?
To determine the extent and boundaries of the mineral deposit
Which of the following is a type of surface mining method?
Open pit mining
What is the primary advantage of underground mining over surface mining?
Ability to access deeper deposits
Which of the following is a type of underground mining method?
Room and pillar mining
What is the primary purpose of reforestation in the mining process?
To restore the natural ecosystem after mining operations
Which mining method is typically used for extracting deeper mineral deposits?
Sublevel caving
Test your knowledge on the basics of mining with this quiz based on a presentation outline. Topics cover what mining is, mining methods, stages of mining, legal framework, environmental impacts, safety and health, social acceptability, and more.
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